Epiphone Les Paul Special Electric Guitar - TV Yellow - 2020

Epiphone Les Paul Special Electric Guitar - TV Yellow - 2020 - Inspired By Gibson Line

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3 жыл бұрын

Hey guys in this video we check out the Epiphone Les Paul Special in TV Yellow, with P90 pickups. I really enjoyed this guitar, it was easy to play, sounded great and looked great! I am a sucker for P90's though, and I think that having those pickups in this guitar gives it more character. Let me know what you guys think.
00:11 Intro Jam
2:24 I start talking.
2:51 Neck pickup
3:51 Middle pickup
4:37 Bridge pickup
5:50 Looping some cleaner tones
7:57 Outro Jam
10:58 2 Min Guitar Lesson
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@RichBischoff 2 жыл бұрын

Hey guys, Thanks for watching! Please remember to like and subscribe, and stop by Spotify to listen to some music. open.spotify.com/artist/3GoaK66hG2Al2gf6ync58b?si=L7XJVS7aTCWMPUMLTpFD3Q&dl_branch=1

@timmyjoe524 3 жыл бұрын

Epiphone truly upped its game for 2020.

@shannonhondo260 3 жыл бұрын

For the life of me i do not understand how this guy doesnt have at least half a million subs!!

@carlbaumeister3439 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@user-jb4um9tl8d 3 ай бұрын

Rich, that's the most IN YOUR FACE axe you've demonstrated to date!

@brucifer0 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent demo. I have had mine since early March and absolutely love it.

@davidharding200 2 жыл бұрын

Just got one. Awesome sound. Great build quality. Couldn’t be happier.

@tonyalcantar8378 6 ай бұрын

Rich looks like the guy in the Zombie movies that gets bitten but doesn't tell the rest of the group until it's too late, that been said, excellent review of an excellent guitar!

@jawesome59 3 жыл бұрын

I bought one of these from woodwind brasswind at the end of july and I'm still waiting. I'm glad you've done a review on it so I can get even more hyped up

@blackiejames1843 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you about P90's they are sweet ! That Epiphone looks pretty good.

@meinhendl 10 ай бұрын

i love the intro-playing so much ! great video , I think I shall order one.

@davidharding200 2 жыл бұрын

Great playing. Great sound as always. That’s why I’ve subscribed.

@georgerigberg4335 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for covering clean tones! So many reviews don't. I realize that this probably isn't the gtr you're buying to dial in sweet jazz tones, but I find clean tone really helps to evaluate an instrument.

@larsfocken3456 Ай бұрын

Larry Carlton used a 1957 LP Special on the Stanley Clarke Album Live At The Greek. Listen to it!

@georgerigberg4335 Ай бұрын

@larsfocken3456 o OH I have!

@kevinmalone4109 3 жыл бұрын

Great playing ! Your candace is allways nice and smooth!😎

@VissteDuAtEr 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing playing and the tone you got is so sweet and aggressive at the same time! I bought one yesterday because of your review, and it's like this a review and demo should be. Hope you're still enjoy to this day

@independentbarbersco3228 3 жыл бұрын

I’m after a new guitar and your comment makes me want it!! What’s it like dude? I’m looking at the Crestwood too.

@mrjah603 3 жыл бұрын

Nice demo, fantastic playing. If these become available any time soon I may just have to get one.

@grahamhodgson9154 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Rich, thank you, excellent work once again. Yep, want one bad, inexpensive P90 snarl and bite is what’s missing from my little collection, but sadly, made of unobtanium here in Australia, I’ll have all pickup bases covered when they eventually land. Thanks again.

@TheRycooder 3 жыл бұрын

ALWAYS love your Video's....Staight ass playing, no bullshit and honest thoughts....THANK YOU!!

@Axeman. 3 жыл бұрын

I have these same pickups in my Epi 339, they are very versatile and sound great clean to mean.

@celestelongway7315 3 жыл бұрын

We have a similar 2018. With humbuckers 650r 700t . A Great "living room electric". Solid tones for Blues, rock and jazz. Cheers!

@idlingby6853 3 жыл бұрын

love these and the sg's too, they are wonderful

@jeronimomartinezfabregas 3 жыл бұрын

I have my first P90 guitar on the way, not Epiphone but Harley Benton....and not their Les Paul Special type either (which seems very nice), but their PRS style with P90 PUs (called the CST 24T P90), with a nice Wilkinson trem bridge. Excited to see how they compare with my other Harleys (this will become my 5th). Thanks for a great review and playing Rich!

@andrenash5173 Ай бұрын

I have this guitar and i cant wait to play like you!

@simontemplar3359 3 жыл бұрын

Epiphone is the real deal. I have an Epiphone LP special 2 that I swapped the ceramic pickups with the Alnico ones they put in higher end instruments and it smokes. All told for like 100 bucks on craigslist and an extra 35 bucks for Epiphone alnico pickups and it seriously sounds better than my Gibson.

@rob7601 Жыл бұрын

As usual a great video!

@Jason-wo5rr 3 жыл бұрын

Got mine a month ago. It’s WAY better than a $400 guitar should be. I’d say it’s closer to a $600-$850 guitar in price. It looks great and sings. What else could you ask for?

@michaelthomas9991 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful playing!

@TheDeedeeFiles 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome guitar. Sounds awesome. Have a good day

@jonathanhandsmusic 3 жыл бұрын

Great playing and sounds from the Epiphone LP Special, and little post script for the volume knob. I've tried for years to master the technique but finally got a volume pedal. It's a little distracting but I'm getting the hang of it.

@kevinanderson5132 3 жыл бұрын

Nice playing!

@ferramirez4570 3 жыл бұрын

Once I stand on my feet financially I would get one of this and a Guitar amp! 👌

@ASM881 3 жыл бұрын

Fer Ramirez we are all rooting for you!

@nicvortec 3 жыл бұрын

very cool playing

@unclefungus7395 2 жыл бұрын

i wanted the epiphone goldtop 50’s standard because i love the look but for whatever reason this one felt better and more inspiring to play.

@garycrouse1918 3 жыл бұрын

great playing

@MrBlaster791 10 ай бұрын

cool man love those dog ear P-90 classic rock tone,les paul special,

@jimsteele2072 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Jam 👍

@Mr.56Goldtop 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Rich, this is Ted (seattwa), with my new screen name. Anyway, I've been looking at this and the Junior. I've played the Junior, very nice tone. But you may have just made up my mind. Your reviews are very trust worthy. And even though you didn't say much in the way of an opinion, good or no, you didn't say that it sucked. And it sounded damn good!

@RichBischoff 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Ted, I actually really liked that guitar!

@jeffdugger3276 3 жыл бұрын

As much as I love the glassy sparkle and spank of Fender pickups, there's just something magical about the growl of a P90 that makes them alluring. Great playing, by the way. Best demo of an Epiphone LP Special I've heard yet.

@RichBischoff 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff!

@chrisaustin3805 3 жыл бұрын

unbelievable playing mate 👌

@RichBischoff 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris!

@debbiewhilden918 3 жыл бұрын

Hey rich- eppiphone should be paying you a salary man! Great stuff! ✌🏻❤️🙏🏼 BW.

@TheGhuru 2 жыл бұрын

Great review Rich! Great playing as well!

@RichBischoff 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jlane987 3 жыл бұрын

Nice playing looks good too. Great price 😎👍🏻

@adamp6401 Жыл бұрын

Loved this. Gained a subscriber. Would this work well for pop punk do you think? I have small hands so feel neck might be tough but I love the finish so much I’m also looking at a boss katana amp to practice and gig with.

@SMGMusic14 2 жыл бұрын

great demo

@christineblack4654 3 жыл бұрын

love your playing! wow you really know were the next best note is hahaha wow!

@RichBischoff 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Christine.

@DANTHETUBEMAN 3 жыл бұрын

I think you showed a simple guitar done right is all you need.

@cookiebeariscool 3 жыл бұрын

Must admit that epi sounds pretty epic. When you get them for review from the shop have they been setup to dome degree or do you do it yourself..... or do you just play it as it comes? My experience when going to a shop is usually quite bad as the guitars , even the high end ones play badly because they go right from the case to the rack and nothing (not even a tune) has been done. Because of this I usually head right to the second hand section where most are pretty good. Thanks for the review and tasteful playing.

@RichBischoff 3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes I do little setup, but not very often .

@rareform6747 3 жыл бұрын

Love mine just received 2/9 . Test it out of the box . Pull those nasty strings off , clean & oil fret board . Adjust truss , bridge , pickups . BANG !

@flrpitflrp1965 3 жыл бұрын

That is such a cool guitar. I have wanted the Gibson one, but just a bit outside my price and talent zone. Nice playing. Almost had to down vote for the bare feet though. And you gained a subscriber.

@RichBischoff 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@kjatexas3679 3 жыл бұрын

You’ve got great tone.

@icetrey47 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Rich! How does the neck on this compare to that 50's style Gold Top you reviewed a while back? Great playing as usual!

@RichBischoff 3 жыл бұрын

Similar, big and fat, baseball batish. I should have mentioned that in the video, really like the neck on this guitar.

@Hoagiemon 2 жыл бұрын

7:25 says it’s a Gibson…..Well I own one and it’s damn close.👍

@alexmedia8094 3 жыл бұрын

The SG Special P90 is also pretty special and very light (if that's your thing)

@jeremywooldridge5537 3 жыл бұрын

That opening though! Great review, got mine a couple months ago and it's a stupid good guitar, I feel like Epiphone way underpriced it.

@randyupchurch1899 3 жыл бұрын

...Always enjoy your playing,my Brother,haven't been by in while...my loss!!!...Love all single-coils(true Strat-Cat!...),BUT P-90's are like...A normal single-coil's "Bigger,Older,Meaner" brother!!!...and he's a little "rough" with little-brother's friend's,...if provoked!!!...But ironically,in a GOOD-WAY?!?!...

@Sammy86 3 жыл бұрын

Way to make an epiphone sound much better than a Gibson

@titi64230 3 жыл бұрын

Hello , great review . Anybody has compareted this epiphone with a yamaha revstar 502?

@allengarczynski7515 3 жыл бұрын

A nice guitar you are

@dsholt 3 жыл бұрын

That was a sick intro.

@RichBischoff 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@purimuadmuang2259 3 жыл бұрын

You've demoed both, how does this one compare to Gibson special tribute P90?

@tomfoolery2082 3 жыл бұрын

Thats a gd sounding gd looking guitar . And p90s , no wonder its been sold out .

@shannonhondo260 3 жыл бұрын

What pedals are you using Rich? Ive come back to this video seriously 10 or 15 times for that intro!! Man that sound is Legit.

@RichBischoff 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I think I was using the ENGL meteor amp model in Helix, with some delay and verb, but I cant remember for sure, sorry.

@isaiahj117 3 жыл бұрын

Not a fan of Epiphone but I have to say, this model sounds good. Have you tried the Epiphone 1955 Les Paul with the p90?

@RichBischoff 3 жыл бұрын

Not yet.

@ElixerS5 9 ай бұрын

Ugghh I wish it came in more colors

@lincolnjohnson6511 3 жыл бұрын

Are those white dots or acrylic?

@jmclen7 3 жыл бұрын

I’m curious how this compares to the Gibson Tribute version you demoed earlier. I’m not a brand snob and don’t care about resale value. Just wondering if there’s a clear difference in quality or playability. Love your demos!!

@RichBischoff 3 жыл бұрын

Neck is fatter on this one, but they both played well, and build quality is great on both.

@googlegilbertlevinmars322 3 жыл бұрын

I got tribute lp 2017 not my fav. Loving all Epiphones I’ve tried basically

@astrogerard2022 Жыл бұрын

I think you had Gibson on the brain at 7:26 in.

@Shred_The_Weapon 3 жыл бұрын

Here’s a scenario for you, Rich. If it was a standoff between this particular Epiphone and the Fender Modern Player Thinline Tele, which one would you choose?

@RichBischoff 3 жыл бұрын

Tele, because I'm more of a fender guy. That being said. These guitars are getting so good that both are just great quality guitars.

@Shred_The_Weapon 3 жыл бұрын

I *knew* you were going to leave a comment like that. Thank you Rich.

@bilarion 2 жыл бұрын

Did I hear some George Lynch influence in the intro solo? Great playing!

@RichBischoff 2 жыл бұрын

Possibly, Lynch was an early influence in my younger guitar years. Thanks!

@Steven_SK 3 жыл бұрын

Just got mine day before yesterday. I love it. Very comfortable to play! What was your setup for this?

@RichBischoff 3 жыл бұрын

Just helix direct, little delay added in post.

@alanohagan6999 3 жыл бұрын

New Sub here - Awesome playing great guitar

@RichBischoff 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Pejter-tt3me 3 жыл бұрын

Ladys and gentlemans, Rich Bischoff on the guitar ! By the way epiphone new series is wicked ! I've tested new Explorer, Flying V, new Classic, 50s, 60s, new Custom and SG Standard and don't know what to choose ! I was thinking to bay one of Fender Player Stratocaster but this Epiphone made me dizzy : O

@RichBischoff 3 жыл бұрын

I've done a vid on the explorer and the v. Coming soon.

@Pejter-tt3me 3 жыл бұрын

@@RichBischoff that's good news, I'm waiting for the video : D

@nicvortec 3 жыл бұрын

i listened again it's so good sounding, what amp have you used?

@RichBischoff 3 жыл бұрын

I dont remember, I think it was the Friedman amp model in helix.

@nicvortec 3 жыл бұрын

@@RichBischoff thanks, anyway great sounding demo

@riverman6655 3 жыл бұрын

Great demo...hey Rich, how noisy are those P90s and how would you compare this special with the 339 P90 guitar? You should rename this channel Rich can cook....because you can really play

@RichBischoff 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! P90s are just noisy in general. Both great guitars!

@floodgatestudios1825 2 жыл бұрын

Is that a stereo pair of Mountain Dew cans in the background ?

@saz123ful 3 жыл бұрын

Your reviews are excellent! Could you help me to decide between epi tv special and epi 50's gold top? I'm a bass player and I want one for recording purposes. I have already a strat hss, Thanks. Unfortunately there isn't a store here to try them.

@RichBischoff 3 жыл бұрын

Thats a hard one. The tv yellow has the p90 pickups, but I seem to remember the goldtop felt beter/played better in my hands. But both great guitars.

@saz123ful 3 жыл бұрын

@@RichBischoff that's a hard one indeed.. which of the 2 have more character and useful sound from blues to metal?

@RichBischoff 3 жыл бұрын

Goldtop probably.

@saz123ful 3 жыл бұрын

@@RichBischoff Thank you Rich

@duncanmunkan 3 жыл бұрын

Dude your playing is incredible. How do you think this stacks up against the muse?

@RichBischoff 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I liked this one better.

@googlegilbertlevinmars322 3 жыл бұрын

I tried muse at store for being polar yes brighter but it still held quality, my friend and I liked it. Saw Gibson 50 tv special. Sonically seem the same to Epiphones. On the fence about to scoop one of these up. Throw a super distortion p90 innit

@robertdearden3434 Жыл бұрын

I know this is a couple years old but I have a question. Is this p90 Epiphone better than your Epiphone Les 339 pro with p90s? I'm trying to decide which to buy. Thanks

@RichBischoff Жыл бұрын

Not better, just different. The LP special is probably a more well-rounded guitar. By that I mean gig friendly, etc.

@liamfolan607 2 жыл бұрын

Bought mine yesterday

@RichBischoff 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats!

@tenniswilliam 3 жыл бұрын

The cutaway seems to be a Florentine style rather than a typical Venetian cutaway on most LPs

@Lespaul13100 Жыл бұрын

Great demo Rich! Might have to get one! Sounds awesome! Hey, I hit the 666 mark on the likes,lol!! 😎🎸🤘😈

@doughartung1056 4 ай бұрын

Which would you recommend 339P 90 or this guitar, which one would you take?

@RichBischoff 4 ай бұрын

Both great guitars. This one if you are going to be doing more of the rock thing.

@christopherguzzi1316 2 жыл бұрын

I’m guessing Rich liked this Epiphone as he called it a Gibson Les Paul Special which costs 4 times as much.🤩🥰🤯😊

@robertosousa7032 3 жыл бұрын

Esses caras aplicam uma mágica q até tonante fica com sonzera.nao desmerecendo a guitarra mas esses vídeos não servem como referência.

@TheGuitaristChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Just got one and mine’s crazy light at 6.95lbs

@RichBischoff 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's one thing I really liked about this guitar.

@voxelraster 6 ай бұрын

Better than the Gibson in several ways. What a shame, but a plus for players who care about feel and sound more than brand names. I have 2 of these and one Gibson and I pick up one of the Epis every time before bothering with the over-Pleked Gibson!

@HalfDeadGeezers 3 жыл бұрын

And your soul bone's connected to your finger bones.

@davidharding200 Жыл бұрын

Rich I’m constantly staggered by your playing and the sound quality. Great work as always. You seem to have found the inspiration from this guitar that I haven’t been able to. I have one. It’s super well made. Sounds great. But it’s just not working for me 🤷‍♂️

@unabonger777 3 жыл бұрын

does it come with a distortion pedal

@RichBischoff 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah yellow one...

@JohnMcGFrance 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds great, but I suspect you could make most guitars sound great with your playing. I’d love one of these but nobody in Europe seems to have stock!

@joelsjogren3285 3 жыл бұрын

Thomann has got them in stock now, just ordered mine 😊

@JohnMcGFrance 3 жыл бұрын

@@joelsjogren3285 Thanks Joel. I managed to get one from Sonovente in Paris a few weeks ago. Love it. Hope you are enjoying yours.

@luckyno888 3 жыл бұрын

Sweer outro backing track.

@coreyoffman8739 3 ай бұрын

Is this one of the guitars you still have

@RichBischoff 3 ай бұрын

Never owned it. Most of the guitars on my channel are from a local store that I work with.

@robertthompson6302 3 жыл бұрын

Is that your own backing track?

@RichBischoff 3 жыл бұрын

No, can't remember where I got it, sorry.

@robertthompson6302 3 жыл бұрын

Really good choice for your playing

@alexandrerollierkeskin 3 жыл бұрын

7:24 "Alright guys that is the Gibson les Paul Special in TV Yellow" :) sums it up pretty well

@RichBischoff 3 жыл бұрын

😁

@grimoire7851 3 жыл бұрын

candy

@kkzooi 3 жыл бұрын

@ 7.24 gibson? the guitar must have tricked you there sir

@RichBischoff 3 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed

@user-gt4tx5zz1t 3 жыл бұрын

first

@davidkastin4240 3 жыл бұрын

You get the 🍪 award

@ASM881 3 жыл бұрын

This is a beautiful guitar. I have one and they are amazing. However, put on a pair of shoes Dude!!! You are not a cute 20 year old girl with a fresh pedicure who can rock that look.

@RichBischoff 3 жыл бұрын

Boo, I like my feet! Suck my toes!😁